Happy Anniversary to us!

Today Aaron and I are celebrating our 2nd anniversary. Hard to believe two years ago today we were boarding a cruise ship with 12 of our closest friends and family members to say "I do", then set sail for a fun filled adventure. It has been an amazing two years filled with more than we could have imagined. While our first year was filled with adjusting to married life, taking fun trips and fixing up the old house, this past year has been sooo very different! We bought a new house (which we're still loving!) and started our biggest journey of all- PARENTHOOD!!! It has been great, not always easy, but great. I love Aaron with all my heart and wouldn't change a thing from the past 2 years.

Our wedding day.... August 30, 2007

1st Anniversary

2nd Anniversary (last night, before Aaron and I went out to dinner)

Smile!

Just some fun pictures to share.....

Moments

"We do not remember the days,... We remember the moments."

This cheesy little quote that is printed on wall plaques and picture frames all over the place, has taken on a whole new meaning for me. I am learning to love all of those precious little "moments". I used to be the kind that hit snooze as many times as I could and knew exactly how long I could piddle around in the mornings before I had to get ready for work. Now, I am up and at 'em and ready as fast as I can. Aaron is great in helping me, so that I can be pretty much completely ready by the time he leaves for work. This gives me time to spend with Wyatt in the mornings. He is always in such a good mood and I just love to see his smile and hang out with him. It's those moments that I look forward to every morning.... In the afternoons after I pick Wyatt up, it's just "Wyatt and Mommy" time when we get home. It doesn't matter if the house is a mess or dinner needs to be cooked, that time is just for us! Another moment I live for.... Or today, while I was driving and Aaron was in the back seat with Wyatt, I could hear them talking and cooing back and forth- Adorable and a moment I'll always remember. There are oh so many moments I could write about, but you get the point. So to anyone who reads this, my challenge to you is to find those little moments in life and cherish them :)

3 Amazing Months!

Mr. Wyatt turned 3 months old today! Time is going by so fast and it seems as if he is changing daily. He has developed such a personality and loves to talk to us and show that big ole grin. I seriously can't get enough of this kid!!! (sorry for the short post, but life is busy these days!)

Adjusting

It's finally Friday and I have survived my first week back at work (well almost!). Tuesday was pretty rough, but it seemed to get better as the week has gone on and Wyatt got to make a couple of visits to school, so that helped out a lot. I am very lucky to have amazing family members, friends and co-workers who have been so supportive, understanding and prayerful for me during this transition. I'm happy to report that the babysitter said Wyatt has been great. It's so reassuring to see how good she is with him and know that he is getting plenty of attention.

Am I going to survive this? Of course.... Is it going to be tremendously hard? Definitely.... But I know that right now, everything is as it needs to be. On my way to work I heard two of my favorite songs back to back on the radio (accident- I think not!). One of them is Bring the Rain by Mercy Me. I LOVE this song and it is such a great reminder that everyday isn't going to be perfect and we are going to go through some "storms" in life, but God is so much greater than us and can help us through it.

"Bring me joy, bring me peace, bring the chance to be free, bring me anything that brings You glory. And I know there'll be days when this life brings me pain, but if that's what it takes to praise You

Jesus, bring the rain"

A little smile to brighten everyone's day!

Back to School Blues.....

Well, it's finally here.... My last day at home with Wyatt before going back to school. I have dreaded this day the entire summer. For the past 11 weeks I have gotten to spend every day with this little guy and I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact that it's about to end... We are very lucky that Wyatt will be staying with a woman who's daughter went to my school for the past couple of years. She has two kids, but they are both in school and Wyatt will be the only kiddo that she keeps, so he will be sure to get plenty of attention. She also lives really close to school, I can go sometimes at lunch and could be there in no time at all if I needed to. She really is great, that's not the problem at all. The problem is that I am scared to death of missing out on moments with my little guy. What if he has some of his "firsts" and I'm not there to see it?? That would break my heart! Or what if he would rather be with the babysitter than at home?? (I know, I know... I'm being alittle paranoid right now, but I can't help it) I am glad that I work at a school and am off work by 4:00 and get plenty of breaks during the year, but right now that doesn't make this any easier. Maybe someday I will be a stay at home mom, but for now it's back to work. This may all seem alittle selfish or like I'm just feeling sorry for myself and well, that might just be the case! But the next few days (maybe weeks!) are going to be hard for me, so selfish or not, I'm asking that everyone say alittle prayer for Wyatt and me as we adjust to this new situation.